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problems for society. This does not mean, though, that solutions are not
possible 
Each one of these is then discussed in a separate paragraph, and the ideas are
extended with further explanation and examples.
The conclusion then summarises the main idea of the essay and gives some
final thoughts.
Overall then it is a well thought out and structured essay

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Traffic Problems Essay
This is a traffic problems essay and the specific topic is the taxing of car
drivers in order to reduce these problems.
You are asked to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of introducing
such a policy to tackle the issue.
This question is very clear, and it does not specifically ask you for an
opinion.
You just need to look at both sides of the issue.
The logical way to answer it would be to discuss each side in a different
paragraph.
Model Answer

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In order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax private car
owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
Traffic congestion in many cities around the world is severe. One possible
solution to this problem is to impose heavy taxes on car drivers and use this
money to make public transport better. This essay will discuss the benefits
and drawbacks of such a measure.
One of the first benefits of such a measure is that the heavy taxes would
discourage car owners from using their cars because it would become very
expensive to drive. This would mean that they would begin to make use of
public transport instead, thus reducing traffic problems and pollution as well.
Another benefit would be that much more use would be made of public
transport if it was improved. It is often the case that public transport in cities
is very poor. For example, we often see old buses and trains that people
would rather not use. High taxes would generate enough money to make the
necessary changes.
Nevertheless, there are drawbacks to such a solution. First and foremost, this
would be a heavy burden on the car drivers. At present, taxes are already
high for a lot of people, and so further taxes would only mean less money at
the end of the month for most people who may have no choice but to drive
every day. In addition, this type of tax would likely be set at a fixed amount.
This would mean that it would hit those with less money harder, whilst the
rich could likely afford it. It is therefore not a fair tax.
To conclude, this solution is worth considering to improve the current
situation, but there are advantages and disadvantages of introducing such a
policy.
(277 words)
Comments
The topic is clearly stated in the general statement of the introduction, and
the thesis tells the reader that advantages and disadvantages will be

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discussed.
It is organized well, with the advantages of such a solution in the first body
paragraph and the disadvantages in the next.
Each paragraph has two ideas and they are well signaled and supported.
There are some good uses of tenses to show the writer is discussing the
unreal future i.e. something that has not happened (would discourage car